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A popular brand of yogurt is being recalled nationwide due to plastic pieces

Customers alerted the company after finding sharp-edged, transparent plastic fragments in the dome toppers that come with the yogurt.

WASHINGTON — A popular brand of yogurt sold in stores across the U.S. is being recalled because the dome toppers that contain add-ons, such as granola or candies, may have sharp bits of plastic in them. 

Danone U.S. issued a voluntary nationwide recall of all flavors and sizes of its YoCrunch yogurt products on July 11. 

The YoCrunch is recognizable by the distinctive dome-shaped lids on top of the package, containing small treats like candy that can be mixed into the yogurt. 

Danone said it received consumer complaints reporting sharp-edged, transparent plastic fragments in the toppings. Some pieces ranged in size from 7 to 25 millimeters, posing a potential choking hazard, particularly for children, the company said. 

The recall impacts all YoCrunch products currently on the market, but notably does not impact the yogurt itself, according to the company. 

No injuries have been reported in connection with the recall. 

"Danone U.S., the makers of YoCrunch, takes every consumer experience seriously and is initiating this voluntary recall in line with its commitment to product quality and consumer safety," the company said in a press release announcing the recall. 

It's unclear exactly how many YoCrunch packages are included in the recall, but they were sold at retail stores nationwide. Danone said it was working with stores to get the affected products off store shelves and is actively addressing the issue to bring YoCrunch back safely. 

Credit: Danone U.S.
The plastic toppers for YoCrunch products sold nationwide may contain sharp bits of plastic.

Customers are being advised not to eat the toppings on affected products and to throw them away. 

Anybody who would like a refund or more information about the recall can call the YoCrunch Consumer Care Line at 1-877-344-4886, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern.

Recalled YoCrunch products

The recall impacts all YoCrunch flavors and sizes currently available in stores nationwide, including those sold at Walmart, Target, Dollar General and major grocery chains. 

Here's a list of product names and UPC dates provided by the company: 

  • YOCRUNCH STRAW W/GRANOLA 6OZ  (UPC 46675000105) 
  • YOCRUNCH VANILLA W/M&M 6OZ  (UPC 46675000792)  
  • YOCRUNCH VANILLA W/OREO 6OZ  (UPC 46675000808) 
  • YOCRUNCH STRAW W/M&M 6OZ  (UPC 46675000839)
  • YOCRUNCH VANILLA W/SNICKERS 6OZ  (UPC 46675001126) 
  • YOCRUNCH VANILLA W/TWIX CANDY 6OZ  (UPC 46675001133) 
  • YOCRUNCH STRAW W/M&M MULTI 4X4OZ  (UPC 46675013129) 
  • YOCRUNCH VAN W/COOKIE DOUGH 4X4OZ  (UPC 46675013150)
  • YOCRUNCH VANI W/SNICKER PCS 4X4OZ  (UPC 46675013266) 
  • YOCRUNCH VANI W/TWIX CANDY 4X4OZ  (UPC 46675013273) 
  • YOCRUNCH VANILLA OREO 4X4OZ  (UPC 46675013501) 
  • YOCRUNCH VANILLA M&M 4X4OZ  (UPC 46675013518) 
  • YOCRUNCH VAN OREO & M&M FR PK 8X6OZ  (UPC 46675014003) 
  • YOCRUNCH STR/RAS GRNLA FR PK 8X6OZ  (UPC 46675014010) 
  • YOCRUNCH STRW W/M&M&OREO FR PK 8X6OZ (UPC 46675026136) 
  • YOCRUNCH VAN W/SNIC&TWIX FR PK 8X6OZ  (UPC 46675026143) 
  • YOCRUNCH VAN OREO/VAN M&M 18X6OZ CLB (UPC 46675027010) 
Credit: Danone North America
The packaging for a recalled YoCrunch product.

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